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      Using the score in more than one file.
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        <pre class="synopsis"><span class="command"><strong>#include</strong></span> "filename"</pre>
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      It is sometimes convenient to have the score in more than one file. This use is supported by the <span class="emphasis"><em>#include</em></span> facility which is part of the macro system.  A line containing the text

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      where the character <span class="emphasis"><em>"</em></span> can be replaced by any suitable character.  For most uses the double quote symbol will probably be the most convenient. The file name can include a full path.
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      This takes input from the named file until it ends, when input reverts to the previous input.  There is currently a limit of 20 on the depth of included files and macros.
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      A suggested use of <span class="emphasis"><em>#include</em></span> would be to define a set of macros which are part of the composer's style.  It could also be used to provide repeated sections.

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      Alternative methods of doing repeats, use the <a class="link" href="r.html" title="r Statement (Repeat Statement)"><em class="citetitle">r statement</em></a>, <a class="link" href="m.html" title="m Statement (Mark Statement)"><em class="citetitle">m statement</em></a>, and <a class="link" href="n.html" title="n Statement"><em class="citetitle">n statement</em></a>.
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        <p>Author: John ffitch</p>
        <p>University of Bath/Codemist Ltd.</p>
        <p>Bath, UK</p>
        <p>April, 1998 (New in Csound version 3.48)</p>
        <p>Thanks to Luis Jure for pointing out the incorrect syntax in multiple file include statement.</p>
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